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SECURITY OFFICER

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University of Missouri St Louis

Columbia, MO (In Person)

$35,360 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/11/2026

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Job ID58453 Location Columbia Full/Part TimeFull-Time Hiring Department MU Police Department Job Description Regularly patrol designated area, enforcing security regulations, maintaining secure areas, assessing possible hazards, identifying and relocating unauthorized personnel, maintaining continuous contact with main security area. Complete opening and closing procedures, including arming and disarming alarms as required. Ensure that windows and doors are secure. Serve as primary contact in the case of emergency. This includes weather, fire, flood, and evacuation emergencies. Ensure that occupants/patrons are safely evacuated or moved to secure areas, the building is secure and authorities notified. Serve as liaison for police, fire, and other emergency personnel responding to the incident, providing information and assistance as needed. Respond to all alarms and investigate. File incident report if appropriate. Operate two-way communication system to send and receive messages following appropriate radio protocol. Serve as liaison to custodial and maintenance staff regarding unsafe conditions. May address conditions personally (mop up spills, mark hazards, etc.) May be required to provide first aid and CPR. May identify security problems and develop, and implement solutions in response. May provide security/safety-related training to designated staff. Assist in developing, revising, and editing security procedure manual. May provide courier service for valuables (cash and small items). Transport and set-up barricades for events along with working assigned special events. Transport lost & found and other large items for the department. Set-up and remove closed campus signs. Assist with finger printing, bicycle registration, and computer registration. Deliver departmental mail and correspondences to campus, courts, and similar groups. Check and keep up with room reservation list. Check campus emergency phones. May serve as a training officer for new Security Guards. Provide escorts when requested. Other duties as specified by the Chief of Police or their designee. Shift Shift varies, typically 7am-3pm. 3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am. Weekend shifts have various times. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary:
$17.00 per hour
Grade:
GGS-004
University Title:
Security Officer Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR. Other Information All Elements of the
Selection Process:
Initial screening and referral of applicants by Human Resource Services. Selection Board Interview CVSA and a Background Investigation to include a criminal history check and contact with at least three personal references. Interview with Chief of Police Expected Duration of the
Selection Process:
Position(s) will be posted until filled Agencies Policy on
Reapplication:
The Police Department allows applicants not selected to reapply. This includes all applicants who successfully completed the selection process but were not offered employment. All applicants must reapply to be considered in future positions. Applicants who fail portions of the selection process will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

The applicant will be notified in writing of their elimination/non-selection in the process and a determination on reapplication and/or testing. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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